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Policy · KenyaPassport Atlas
Iran passport to Kenya
Iran passport holders don't need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Kenya lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is one of them.
- Iran passports get “eTA” at 3 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Kenya passports also enter Iran without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Kenya
Open to Iran passports near Kenya
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
IranKenya- Typical duration
- 8 hours
- From
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
- To
- NBO · MBA · WJR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 8.5 hours
Qatar · 8.1 hours
Türkiye · 11 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+254
Airports
NBO · MBA · WJR · WIL
Highlights
- Maasai Mara
- Amboseli
- Lamu Old Town
- Nairobi National Park
Iran · eTA
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for Kenya?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kenya typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kenya mission.
What about a Kenya passport entering Iran?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Kenya as a visitor?
Kenya ETA：Often 90 days。Approval at etakenya.go.ke before boarding, checked on arrival.